Akosua Ayesua Akowuah
Eastern Region
Summary
Qualified Nursing Officer with 3years of experience and success in providing excellent patient care and individualized outcomes. Adept at optimizing patient care and quality goals by streamlining nursing operations and improving resource allocation. Proven leader works closely with coworkers and patients for best-in-class nursing care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Nursing Officer
Ghana Health Service (Nsawam Government Hospital )
2021.04 - Current
- Evaluated departmental performance through regular audits, identifying areas for improvement and initiating corrective actions as needed.
- Responded to emergent situations such as code blue, code green and code STEMI, advising health teams on appropriate steps and collaborating with physicians to control patient acuity.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering a collaborative work environment focused on continual learning and growth.
- Streamlined workflow processes for increased efficiency in daily nursing operations.
- Collaborated with and advised health teams on appropriate steps for emergency situations.
- Implemented evidence-based practice guidelines for consistent, high-quality patient care across all units.
- Increased emergency workflow efficiency by providing guidance to staff members on emergency guidelines and streamlining procedures.
- Provided guidance to staff on emergency guidelines to enable uninterrupted workflows during emergencies.
Nursing Officer
Graceville Medical Centre
2020.08 - 2021.11
- Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
- Improved patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and updating protocols.
- Provided high-quality patient education on disease prevention and management strategies, empowering patients in their own healthcare decisions.
- Managed medication administration accurately and safely, reducing the risk of adverse drug events among patients.
- Designed and implemented standards of care for nursing and patient care.
- Enhanced team collaboration through effective communication and interdisciplinary meetings, resulting in better patient outcomes.
- Served as a strong advocate for both patients and families during critical decision-making processes related to medical treatments or end-of-life care options.
Rotational Intern
Nsawam Government Hospital
2019.04 - 2020.04
- Acquired new skills and honed existing competencies through hands-on experience and targeted training opportunities during each rotation period.
- Built strong relationships with colleagues and mentors throughout the internship program, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Demonstrated initiative by proactively seeking out additional tasks and responsibilities when workload permitted during rotations periods.
- Exhibited strong teamwork skills by collaborating effectively with colleagues and providing support when needed during various rotation periods.
- Showcased excellent problem-solving abilities by tackling complex challenges and delivering actionable solutions throughout internship rotations.
- Maintained open communication with supervisors regarding performance feedback, utilizing suggestions for continuous improvement.
Nursing Student
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
2017.09 - 2018.04
- Participated in continuing education activities related to professional practice needs
- Attended weekly case conferences with interdisciplinary team members
- Assessed patient responses to treatments or interventions promptly
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, pressure, temperature, pulse rate, and respiratory rate according to established protocols
Student Nurse
Ridge Regional Hospital
2017.01 - 2017.04
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Participated in hands-on clinical training under the supervision of experienced nursing professionals to refine practical skills.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Assisted with patient transfers, observing safety protocols to prevent damage to patient and self.
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
- Facilitated patient discharge by providing instructions for home care and follow-up care.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Nursing Student
37 Military Hospital
2016.01 - 2016.04
- Supported nursing staff by performing routine tasks such as taking vitals, administering medications, and documenting patient information.
- Conducted thorough head-to-toe assessments on assigned patients during each shift, identifying any abnormalities that required further attention from healthcare providers.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to RN.
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Valley View University
OYIBI, Greater Accra 07.2018
Skills
- Clinical Leadership
- Nursing Management
- Clinical management
- Patient confidentiality
- Patient Assessment
- Disease Prevention
- Medical Documentation
- Clinical assessment
- Ethical Practice
- Documentation accuracy
- Health Promotion
- Care Planning
- Infection prevention
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Education
- Patient education and counseling
- Problem Identification
- Medical clinical procedures
- Emergency Readiness
Timeline
Senior Nursing Officer
Ghana Health Service (Nsawam Government Hospital )
2021.04 - Current
Nursing Officer
Graceville Medical Centre
2020.08 - 2021.11
Rotational Intern
Nsawam Government Hospital
2019.04 - 2020.04
Nursing Student
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
2017.09 - 2018.04
Student Nurse
Ridge Regional Hospital
2017.01 - 2017.04
Nursing Student
37 Military Hospital
2016.01 - 2016.04
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Valley View University
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